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Breaking the Silence of Social Anxiety

Finding Your Voice in the Crowd

Zidor
4 min readDec 13, 2023
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

Have you ever felt like you’re speaking, but no sound comes out? This is the daily reality for those grappling with social anxiety. It’s not just about being a little nervous but rather feeling trapped in a soundproof glass box, screaming to be heard. Or like those times when you’re at a gathering, and your heart’s pounding like it’s trying to break free?

Breaking free is possible! You are definitely not alone in this boat. In this post I talk about how many are finding their voice in a world that often feels too loud.

Understanding Social Anxiety

Social anxiety isn’t just about being a bit shy or getting a few butterflies. It’s more like carrying this invisible, heavy backpack that’s loaded with dread and embarrassment. It turns simple things, like saying “hi” to someone, into a real uphill battle. And the good news? Many people have worked through it and you can too.

The Ripple Effect

This kind of anxiety isn’t just about those moments of panic. It’s more like a stone thrown into a pond — the ripples touch everything in your life. It can mean missing out on making friends, feeling lonely, or even struggling at work because things like networking feel like climbing…

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Zidor
Zidor

Written by Zidor

I am a student of life — devoted to "Discovery" -- observing and uncovering truths all around us - and offering that learning to those who wish to listen.

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